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A comprehensive listing of Halloween events, happenings, and activities.

Scaring up some fun around town.

Trails to Terror

Bloodview Haunted House,6477 Mill Rd., Broadview Heights, 440-526-9148, www.bloodview.com
The Broadview Heights Lions Club and the Legion of Terror are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bloodview Haunted House, which scares you for a good cause. Bloodview is open September 23-24, September 30-October 1, October 7-9, October 13-16, October 20-23, and October 26-31. Hours are 8-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Fright World,Lake County Fairgrounds, Painesville,
440-954-4302, www.frightworld.info
Fright World is the largest, scariest haunted screampark in the world, with eight hardcore haunted houses spread over one mile of extreme fear. Open Fridays-Sundays, September 30-October 30. The fright runs 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. Sundays. Visit for a special night of terror Thursday, October 13, 7-11 p.m.

Ghostly Manor,3319 Milan Rd. (US Rte. 50), Sandusky,
419-626-4467, www.ghostlymanor.com
Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts -- www.dafe.org -- rates scary attractions worldwide, and Ghostly Manor ranks in its American Top 10. The minute the door closes behind you, this old mansion comes alive. Ghostly Manor is guaranteed to be one of the best Haunted Houses you've ever visited. The Manor is open 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays in September; it opens at 7 p.m. in October. Thursdays and Sundays, hours are 7-10 p.m.

Halloween Express,5198 Great Northern Shopping Plaza, 440-801-1298,
www.HalloweenExpressCleveland.com
Located Next to Best Buy, Halloween Express is the only Halloween superstore in Cleveland. Every weekend in October, receive a free Tarot reading with a canned-food donation to the Cleveland Food Bank. While you shop, keep the kids entertained at the Spooky Kids Alley for Children.

Haunted Forest of Carousel,1451 Lake Breeze Blvd., Sheffield Village,
440-949-2711, www.ForestOfTerror.com
Think The Village, only creepier: Now bigger, longer, and scarier, the Haunted Forest of Carousel celebrates 24 years of fear. Try to survive a long trail though dark woods filled with horrifying scenes. Open Fridays-Sundays in September and Thursdays-Sundays in October. The Forest opens at dusk, closing at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays.

Haunted Laboratory,1300 Triplett Blvd., Akron, 330-849-0211,
www.hshlab.com
Its mad scientists have created four floors of special effects, with lasers, wind tunnels, spinning black holes, and two supercharged Tesla coils that will make your hair stand on end. Visit the Haunted Schoolhouse too, for a combined seven floors of terror. The Haunted Laboratory and Schoolhouse are open September 30-October 30, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Haunted Schoolhouse,1280 Triplett Blvd., Akron,
330-849-0211, www.hshlab.com
Once an elementary school, Haunted Schoolhouse is now a university of terror. Its ghoulish students study in the witches' house, Dracula's castle, and Frankenstein's lab. Come see how scary school can really be! The Haunted Laboratory and Schoolhouse are open September 30-October 30, 7-10 p.m.Thursdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Hudson Haunted House,2250 Barlow Rd., Hudson, 1-877-999-GORY,
www.HudsonJaycees.com
For 33 years, the Hudson Haunted House has offered thrills and chills. Sponsored by the Hudson Jaycees, the House ratchets down the spooky 1- 4 p.m. October 16 and 30, offering family-friendly, less-than-terrifying matinee events. Make a House call September 30-October 2, October 6-9, October 13 (9-10 p.m. only), and October 14-31. Hudson Haunted House is open 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 7:30 p.m.- midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Jinxed -- A Magical Menagerie of Costumes
and Novelties,4666 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, 216-749-FUNN
Jinxed is the place to rent or purchase costumes -- anything from fairies to frightening. Jinxed carries a wide range of blood, black-light makeup, scarecrow teeth, and liquid latex in a variety of colors. Jinxed has the area's largest assortment of wigs and beards, with accessories, novelties, props, and more.

Odeon,1295 Old River Rd., the Flats, 216-574-2525,
www.theodeon.com
Expect plenty of skulls and ebony-clad fans as Avenged Sevenfold -- a gothic-leaning hybrid of Iron Maiden, Grim Reaper, and Guns N' Roses -- headlines a night of metal, hardcore, and metalcore.

Party Station,
15008 Detroit Rd., Lakewood, 216-521-6644
1059 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, 330-220-7715
1672 Norton Rd., Stow, 330-463-5370
831 N. Court St., Medina, 330-721-9997
10211 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-468-3355
Party Sation is the family-owned and -operated party-supplies superstore with everything you need to make Halloween memorable. All types of costumes are available, at a price you can afford. Stop by one of five convenient locations.

Peabody's,2083 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999, www.peabodys.com
At Peabody's, Halloween runs the spooky spectrum from glam to horrorcore. The Genitorturers show on Monday, October 24, is a great excuse to break out your leather early. The Suffocation-Cryptopsy show on Thursday, October 27, is metal at its heaviest, darkest, and deadliest. Friday, October 28, Cleveland's own American Werewolves will celebrate the release of their new retro-terror CD, 1968, warming the stage for Integrity. Saturday, October 29, '80s throwbacks Gil Mantera will don spandex, ski jackets, and DayGlo gear for a special Halloween show.

Seven Floors of Hell,Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea,
440-243-FEAR, www.7FloorsOfHell.comThe world's largest haunted event features seven scary houses in one location. Known as the most frightening event in Ohio, the Seven Floors will scare the hell out of you. Some houses keep your attention for 15 minutes -- the Seven Floors will keep you captive for hours. Visit starting at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through October 31. Open until midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays.

Bloodview Haunted House,6477 Mill Rd., Broadview Heights, 440-526-9148, www.bloodview.com
The Broadview Heights Lions Club and the Legion of Terror are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bloodview Haunted House, which scares you for a good cause. Bloodview is open September 23-24, September 30-October 1, October 7-9, October 13-16, October 20-23, and October 26-31. Hours are 8-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Fright World,Lake County Fairgrounds, Painesville,
440-954-4302, www.frightworld.info
Fright World is the largest, scariest haunted screampark in the world, with eight hardcore haunted houses spread over one mile of extreme fear. Open Fridays-Sundays, September 30-October 30. The fright runs 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. Sundays. Visit for a special night of terror Thursday, October 13, 7-11 p.m.

Ghostly Manor,3319 Milan Rd. (US Rte. 50), Sandusky,
419-626-4467, www.ghostlymanor.com
Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts -- www.dafe.org -- rates scary attractions worldwide, and Ghostly Manor ranks in its American Top 10. The minute the door closes behind you, this old mansion comes alive. Ghostly Manor is guaranteed to be one of the best Haunted Houses you've ever visited. The Manor is open 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays in September; it opens at 7 p.m. in October. Thursdays and Sundays, hours are 7-10 p.m.

Halloween Express,5198 Great Northern Shopping Plaza, 440-801-1298,
www.HalloweenExpressCleveland.com
Located Next to Best Buy, Halloween Express is the only Halloween superstore in Cleveland. Every weekend in October, receive a free Tarot reading with a canned-food donation to the Cleveland Food Bank. While you shop, keep the kids entertained at the Spooky Kids Alley for Children.

Haunted Forest of Carousel,1451 Lake Breeze Blvd., Sheffield Village,
440-949-2711, www.ForestOfTerror.com
Think The Village, only creepier: Now bigger, longer, and scarier, the Haunted Forest of Carousel celebrates 24 years of fear. Try to survive a long trail though dark woods filled with horrifying scenes. Open Fridays-Sundays in September and Thursdays-Sundays in October. The Forest opens at dusk, closing at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays.

Haunted Laboratory,1300 Triplett Blvd., Akron, 330-849-0211,
www.hshlab.com
Its mad scientists have created four floors of special effects, with lasers, wind tunnels, spinning black holes, and two supercharged Tesla coils that will make your hair stand on end. Visit the Haunted Schoolhouse too, for a combined seven floors of terror. The Haunted Laboratory and Schoolhouse are open September 30-October 30, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Haunted Schoolhouse,1280 Triplett Blvd., Akron,
330-849-0211, www.hshlab.com
Once an elementary school, Haunted Schoolhouse is now a university of terror. Its ghoulish students study in the witches' house, Dracula's castle, and Frankenstein's lab. Come see how scary school can really be! The Haunted Laboratory and Schoolhouse are open September 30-October 30, 7-10 p.m.Thursdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Hudson Haunted House,2250 Barlow Rd., Hudson, 1-877-999-GORY,
www.HudsonJaycees.com
For 33 years, the Hudson Haunted House has offered thrills and chills. Sponsored by the Hudson Jaycees, the House ratchets down the spooky 1- 4 p.m. October 16 and 30, offering family-friendly, less-than-terrifying matinee events. Make a House call September 30-October 2, October 6-9, October 13 (9-10 p.m. only), and October 14-31. Hudson Haunted House is open 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 7:30 p.m.- midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Jinxed -- A Magical Menagerie of Costumes
and Novelties,4666 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, 216-749-FUNN
Jinxed is the place to rent or purchase costumes -- anything from fairies to frightening. Jinxed carries a wide range of blood, black-light makeup, scarecrow teeth, and liquid latex in a variety of colors. Jinxed has the area's largest assortment of wigs and beards, with accessories, novelties, props, and more.

Odeon,1295 Old River Rd., the Flats, 216-574-2525,
www.theodeon.com
Expect plenty of skulls and ebony-clad fans as Avenged Sevenfold -- a gothic-leaning hybrid of Iron Maiden, Grim Reaper, and Guns N' Roses -- headlines a night of metal, hardcore, and metalcore.

Party Station,
15008 Detroit Rd., Lakewood, 216-521-6644
1059 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, 330-220-7715
1672 Norton Rd., Stow, 330-463-5370
831 N. Court St., Medina, 330-721-9997
10211 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-468-3355
Party Sation is the family-owned and -operated party-supplies superstore with everything you need to make Halloween memorable. All types of costumes are available, at a price you can afford. Stop by one of five convenient locations.

Peabody's,2083 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999, www.peabodys.com
At Peabody's, Halloween runs the spooky spectrum from glam to horrorcore. The Genitorturers show on Monday, October 24, is a great excuse to break out your leather early. The Suffocation-Cryptopsy show on Thursday, October 27, is metal at its heaviest, darkest, and deadliest. Friday, October 28, Cleveland's own American Werewolves will celebrate the release of their new retro-terror CD, 1968, warming the stage for Integrity. Saturday, October 29, '80s throwbacks Gil Mantera will don spandex, ski jackets, and DayGlo gear for a special Halloween show.

Seven Floors of Hell,Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea,
440-243-FEAR, www.7FloorsOfHell.comThe world's largest haunted event features seven scary houses in one location. Known as the most frightening event in Ohio, the Seven Floors will scare the hell out of you. Some houses keep your attention for 15 minutes -- the Seven Floors will keep you captive for hours. Visit starting at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through October 31. Open until midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays.

Spooktacular Nights19066 St. RT 252 Columbia Station, OH, 440-236-5454, www.hayrides.net
Areas Largest and Best Haunted Attraction! With a Hollywood high-tech haunted house, ohios best and original "Famous Haunted Hayride", plu a new family fun house. Celebrating 15yrs of frightful entertainment for everyone.